more on the rally and the election
before these memories fade, i wanted to capture a few more of my immediate post-rally, post-election thoughts.
at the rally there were all sorts of folks on every corner hawking Obama gear...what could be more American than showing your entrepreneurial spirit, right? the merchandise ran the gammut -- buttons, t-shirts, hats, towels, posters, even chocolates (?). many of the vendors were selling gear that said, "YES WE DID!" or "Yes We Can!" with the "can" crossed out and "DID" stamped over it. i thought that was cute -- i bought a few of the buttons for Dave and i. some of the Obama shirt graphics were so out there, so completely over the top...full portraits in gold leaf, tie dyed, graffiti style...i found it striking to see all of the urban design influence, and thought about how horrified the rural populations that went so solidly for McCain would be if they saw them selling like hotcakes. EAT IT, YOU BACKWARDS BITCHES. do you know the last time America elected a president from an urban area? John F. Kennedy in 1960.
on our way into the rally venue itself, we were going through the main chutes, headed up to get our tickets checked. standing to the side about 10 feet from the ticket-takers were these two cute young blond girls...probably 22 or 23 at most. they were calling to the passing crowd looking for tickets because they wanted to get in, but got shut out when tickets were issued. it just so happened that we had 3 tickets, with each allowed 1 guest, but we were only 4 people. so we totally took them in as our guests. they were ECSTATIC and we ended up having this really sweet moment helping them get in...we took some pictures with them and then headed down to the main field and said our goodbyes. then, on the way out after Obama spoke, as we filed up the hill with the huge mob, we ran into them again and had another WOOHOO moment of pure random karmic cuteness. it was a wonderful little part of the night.
when i got home last night, our internet connection was down, so i'll be posting my photos tonight.
another notable element of this election -- the country has elected a President who is currently serving in the US Congress. the last time that happened? John F. Kennedy in 1960. it had been a string of Vice Presidents and Governors for over 40 years (which would have been broken either way, since McCain was in a similar position).
i know that everyone hates Joe Lieberman for being a backstabbing, turncoat douchebag (accurate)....BUT, i think if Barack is smart, he will extend a public olive branch to Lieberman at some point. not only do they need him on their side in the Senate, but it would once again prove that Barack intends to be true to his word -- no more politics as usual. just because the Dems would be justified in casting him out, and punishing him for backing "the enemy" that still doesn't make it RIGHT. i see a lot of potential with Obama for resisting these partisan urges. would the GOP scorn Lieberman if the roles were reversed? hell yes. but if anything, that's a reason NOT to do it. while he's at it, he should pull Pelosi aside and tell her to ditch the "I'm the Democratic version of Newt Gingrich" act. she is blowing it! two wrongs do not make a right! we need a fresh approach. forgiveness. understanding. a focus on RESULTS. i honestly believe Obama will help lead us in that direction.
i know everyone wants Palin to go back to Alaska and never show her face again, but i secretly hope that she stays around and that those fucking GOP bastards back her for 2012. i would LOVE to see Barack the incumbent against Palin the GOP darling. as much as she whoops up the base, she absolutely sickens the middle, and the middle decide these elections. almost as much as the economy, i think the way she polarized people was the difference in this election. and i'd love to see her eat more shit in 4 years.
at the rally there were all sorts of folks on every corner hawking Obama gear...what could be more American than showing your entrepreneurial spirit, right? the merchandise ran the gammut -- buttons, t-shirts, hats, towels, posters, even chocolates (?). many of the vendors were selling gear that said, "YES WE DID!" or "Yes We Can!" with the "can" crossed out and "DID" stamped over it. i thought that was cute -- i bought a few of the buttons for Dave and i. some of the Obama shirt graphics were so out there, so completely over the top...full portraits in gold leaf, tie dyed, graffiti style...i found it striking to see all of the urban design influence, and thought about how horrified the rural populations that went so solidly for McCain would be if they saw them selling like hotcakes. EAT IT, YOU BACKWARDS BITCHES. do you know the last time America elected a president from an urban area? John F. Kennedy in 1960.
on our way into the rally venue itself, we were going through the main chutes, headed up to get our tickets checked. standing to the side about 10 feet from the ticket-takers were these two cute young blond girls...probably 22 or 23 at most. they were calling to the passing crowd looking for tickets because they wanted to get in, but got shut out when tickets were issued. it just so happened that we had 3 tickets, with each allowed 1 guest, but we were only 4 people. so we totally took them in as our guests. they were ECSTATIC and we ended up having this really sweet moment helping them get in...we took some pictures with them and then headed down to the main field and said our goodbyes. then, on the way out after Obama spoke, as we filed up the hill with the huge mob, we ran into them again and had another WOOHOO moment of pure random karmic cuteness. it was a wonderful little part of the night.
when i got home last night, our internet connection was down, so i'll be posting my photos tonight.
another notable element of this election -- the country has elected a President who is currently serving in the US Congress. the last time that happened? John F. Kennedy in 1960. it had been a string of Vice Presidents and Governors for over 40 years (which would have been broken either way, since McCain was in a similar position).
i know that everyone hates Joe Lieberman for being a backstabbing, turncoat douchebag (accurate)....BUT, i think if Barack is smart, he will extend a public olive branch to Lieberman at some point. not only do they need him on their side in the Senate, but it would once again prove that Barack intends to be true to his word -- no more politics as usual. just because the Dems would be justified in casting him out, and punishing him for backing "the enemy" that still doesn't make it RIGHT. i see a lot of potential with Obama for resisting these partisan urges. would the GOP scorn Lieberman if the roles were reversed? hell yes. but if anything, that's a reason NOT to do it. while he's at it, he should pull Pelosi aside and tell her to ditch the "I'm the Democratic version of Newt Gingrich" act. she is blowing it! two wrongs do not make a right! we need a fresh approach. forgiveness. understanding. a focus on RESULTS. i honestly believe Obama will help lead us in that direction.
i know everyone wants Palin to go back to Alaska and never show her face again, but i secretly hope that she stays around and that those fucking GOP bastards back her for 2012. i would LOVE to see Barack the incumbent against Palin the GOP darling. as much as she whoops up the base, she absolutely sickens the middle, and the middle decide these elections. almost as much as the economy, i think the way she polarized people was the difference in this election. and i'd love to see her eat more shit in 4 years.